Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Garlic Bread Burger Buns – Yeah, Duh

The best thing about a recipe video that’s a total fail, twice, is that I don’t have to write an in depth article explaining how amazing the idea and execution were. Nope, instead I’m just going to share a few sentences about...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Garlic Bread Burger Buns please follow this link to become a member.)

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Pizza “Tlayuda” – Vaguely Like Both, But Not Really Either

This famously delicious Oaxacan street food is often called, “Mexican Pizza,” which is culinarily inaccurate, and borderline disrespectful. And, one could argue this variation is still both of those things, but at least I’m ...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Pizza “Tlayuda” please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Lemon Meringue Pie in a Glass – How Not to Eat a Whole Pie

You really want a slice of homemade lemon meringue pie, but unfortunately it comes attached to the rest of the pie, and will power has never been your (our) strong suit. We could do a few...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Lemon Meringue Pie in a Glass please follow this link to become a member.)

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Jollof Rice – I Had No Idea

When I first started getting requests for a jollof rice video, I did what I always do when asked to make something I’d never heard of before; I started reading recipes, and watching videos, to familiarize myself with...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Jollof Rice please follow this link to become a member.)

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

West African Style Grilled Beef – Will This be the Summer of Suya?

This incredibly flavorful, West African-style skewer started out as a geographically appropriate main course to pair with a batch of Jollof rice, but quickly turned into my new favorite marinade for beef. The key to the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about West African Style Grilled Beef please follow this link to become a member.)

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Crispy Oven-Roasted Breakfast Potatoes – Serious(ly Delicious) Eats

Roasting your breakfast potatoes in the oven is a great way to free up valuable stove space, but that’s the only the second best reason to do it. By using this highly scientific, but very simple technique, you will be...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Crispy Oven-Roasted Breakfast Potatoes please follow this link to become a member.)

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Strawberry Rhubarb Drop Biscuits – False Advertising?

Whether they’re plain, or bejeweled with pieces of strawberry and rhubarb,“drop biscuits” are the easiest type of biscuits to make, and feature a wonderfully tender, moist texture. So, what’s the catch? They’re not...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Strawberry Rhubarb Drop Biscuits please follow this link to become a member.)

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Deviled Shrimp Tostadas – Taco, Not Taco

It’s always been a mystery as to why tostadas aren’t more popular. Anything that can be done with a taco, especially a crispy taco, can be done with, or should I say on, a tostada. So, is it the fold? Are we such a sandwich-centric society, that we can’t let ourselves enjoy...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Deviled Shrimp Tostadas please follow this link to become a member.)

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Savory Mac and Cheese Cake – Why? Why Not?

I’ve re-imagined the mac and cheese casserole, and turned it into an easy to make, savory cake. That’s right, there’s finally an alternative recipe for people who like traditional macaroni and cheese, but wish it were a little...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Savory Mac and Cheese Cake please follow this link to become a member.)

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Grilled Caesar Chicken – Dressing Up Some Grilled Chicken

The old trick of using bottled salad dressings as marinades for grilled meats has been around as long as there have been bottled dressings (and lazy cooks), and when you consider the amount of effort...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Grilled Caesar Chicken please follow this link to become a member.)

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Chili Garlic Paneer – If You Don’t Know, Now You Know

I’ve wanted to share this simple, chili garlic paneer recipe for a while, since, as I joked about in the video, people just aren’t eating enough fried cheese these days, but on a serious note, the real motivation was to make sure ...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chili Garlic Paneer please follow this link to become a member.)

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Kaiserschmarren – Eating Like a Kaiser

There are certain recipes that you just know were invented by accident, and this “Emperor’s Mess,” has to be one of them. There’s no way to know for sure, but I’m picturing a sleep-deprived, possibly hung over...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Kaiserschmarren please follow this link to become a member.)

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Bread and Butter Pizza – We Did It

For however long there’s been pizza, people have been topping bread with sauce and cheese, hoping to produce something close to actual pizza. But, no matter what kind of bread was used, or how hot the oven was, the final product just...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Bread and Butter Pizza please follow this link to become a member.)

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Clams Casino Stuffed Pasta Shells – Friday Night Sights

As I’ve reminisced about here many times before, our family would go out to eat every Friday night, after my parents closed up shop. They both worked very long hours, and really looked forward...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Clams Casino Stuffed Pasta Shells please follow this link to become a member.)

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Sweet & Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops –Grilling Inside, Upside Down

There’s nothing I enjoy more than sharing an easy, delicious recipe, unless it’s sharing a new, and exciting technique; or, as was the case with these sweet and sour tamarind-glazed lamb chops, and old, and underused...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Sweet & Sour Tamarind-Glazed Lamb Chops please follow this link to become a member.)

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Greek Feta and Spinach Potato Casserole – The Spanakorizo of Potato Gratins

It’s been very well established that I love potatoes in all forms, so whenever a certain amount of time goes by without a potato-centric post, I start to brainstorm the next offering. That was going...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Greek Feta and Spinach Potato Casserole please follow this link to become a member.)

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Carrot Cake Ice Cream – Mix, Freeze, Eat, and Repeat

Out of all the amazing cakes that could be converted into an ice cream recipe, carrot cake probably isn’t the most obvious choice, but after enjoying this very simple, no-churn version, I can’t imagine anything else working...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Carrot Cake Ice Cream please follow this link to become a member.)

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Smoked Salmon Roast Salmon – Farm to Table

For the first time since 2009, the Northern Californian salmon fishing season has been canceled, and for someone who adores freshly caught, local, wild salmon as much as I do, this is tragic news. So, to help prepare for...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Smoked Salmon Roast Salmon in a Black Sesame Tuile please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Strawberry Whip in a Black Sesame Tuile – Celebrating a Very Early Spring

Apologizes to anyone who had to watch this from somewhere still buried in snow, but astronomical spring began yesterday, and to me, spring means strawberries, at least when it comes to fruity desserts. So, I might have been a little...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Strawberry Whip in a Black Sesame Tuile please follow this link to become a member.)

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Miso Beef Noodles – Just Something I Cooked

Whenever I post a video recipe, it’s always nice when there’s a story behind the dish. This usually involves me explaining where it’s from, what it’s called, and how my version differs from the original. Well, with this...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Miso Beef Noodles please follow this link to become a member.)

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Spanish-Style Hot Chocolate – Thinner to Winner

The first time I made Spanish-Style hot chocolate, I made the mistake of using an authentic recipe, and didn’t love the experience. If I’d been craving some type of warm, drinkable chocolate pudding...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Spanish-Style Hot Chocolate please follow this link to become a member.)

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Baked Churro Bites – “Just As Good, If Not Better?”

I’m not a very skeptical person in general, but whenever I hear about a baked version of a recipe that’s usually deep-fried, and they say it’s, “just as good, if not better,” I simply don’t believe it. And, that’s because...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Baked Churro Bites please follow this link to become a member.)

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Breakfast Pork Cutlet – Three Breakfast Meat Favorites in One New Classic(?)

My typical breakfasts at home are fairly unremarkable, but when we go out for breakfast, you can be sure my order will include some kind of breakfast meat. Since I love all the usual options, sometimes I have trouble deciding between...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Breakfast Pork Cutlet please follow this link to become a member.)

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Dublin Coddle – Welcome Home

As the story goes, this adorably named dish would be prepared early in the evening by one spouse, and left to slowly simmer on the stove, or “coddle,” while the other spouse was enjoying a pint or three at the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Dublin Coddle please follow this link to become a member.)

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Old Fashioned Baked Vanilla Custard – A Dessert from Days Gone By

Chefs spend a lot of their time trying to improve recipes and cooking methods, or at least they should. That’s why you don’t see boiled steaks on menus, but sometimes this culinary prime directive inadvertently steals a dish’s...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Old Fashioned Baked Vanilla Custard please follow this link to become a member.)

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Chicken Leg Toast – Going Out on a Limb

I’ve posted a lot of pictures to tease upcoming videos on social media in my day, to all sorts of reactions, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a response quite as diverse as the one this Chicken Leg Toast received. I hope this doesn’t sound like an...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chicken Leg Toast please follow this link to become a member.)

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Chicken Meatballs – Moral Dilemma Sold Separately

I’ve had a lot of turkey and chicken meatballs over the years, and virtually none of them were good. Keep in mind, I’m really not that picky, and easily impressed, but halfway through one of these usually dry, oddly textured balls, I’d always be wondering why...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chicken Meatballs please follow this link to become a member.)

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Lentil Flatbread – Better Red Than Bread

As I mention in the intro, I was a little skeptical when I first heard about a vegan, low-carb, high-fiber flatbread that’s made with nothing more than lentils and water. Okay, I was a lot skeptical, but after a few minutes of searching, I realized this really was a thing, and sort of looked like...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Lentil Flatbread please follow this link to become a member.)

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“Semla” Swedish Fat Tuesday Buns - Fat with an “F” and a “P”

Hello Members! Instead of writing today’s video accompanying article, I’m going to post the “Dear John” letter that led to me filming these. I’ve gotten numerous requests for these over the years, but Andreas was very persistent, and since the timing was right, I decided to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Semla please follow this link to become a member.)

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Buffalo Chicken Dynamite Rice – How it Started, and How it’s Going

This Buffalo Chicken Dynamite Rice recipe started out as an attempt to create a fun, fast, and gimmicky, Super Bowl themed party food, starring everyone’s favorite football food from Buffalo, but it ended up being so...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Buffalo Chicken Dynamite Rice please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Kansas City Style “Burnt Ends” Philly Cheesesteak – New and Exciting?

If the Super Bowl is coming up, you can be sure I’m working on some kind of new and exciting party food. Except, there is no such thing as “new and exciting party food.” It’s all been done, many times over, so I’ve resorted to combining two, old classics into something I hope is somewhat...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Kansas City Style “Burnt Ends” Philly Cheesesteak please follow this link to become a member.)

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Italian Flourless Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) – So Much Better Than a Box of Chocolates

If you’re looking for a deliciously decadent, yet very easy to make chocolate desert for your special someone on Valentine’s Day, this is flourless, Torta Caprese, might be just the thing. Sure, it requires some measuring and mixing to put it together, but compared to what was involved in you finding that someone special to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Italian Flourless Chocolate Torte please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Spaghetti all'Assassina (Assassin’s Spaghetti) – Was This the Original, “To Die For” Recipe?

There’s something a little bit suspicious about the origin story of this “to die for” pasta’s name. Sure, a customer jokingly asking the chef if they’re trying to “kill them” with this intensely flavored Spaghetti all'Assassina is sort of believable, but I’ve always felt like there was much more to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Spaghetti all'Assassina please follow this link to become a member.)

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Miso Soup – In and Out

I don’t like to start a meal with soup. I much prefer to begin with something light, slightly acidic, and subtly bitter to get the taste buds going, and to further stimulate my appetite. Soups are usually filling, and there’s nothing worse, culinarily speaking, than...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Miso Soup please follow this link to become a member.)

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Three Cheese Ham Involtini – How to Make “Hamelloni”

There are lots of ways to reduce the amount of carbs in a recipe, but when it comes to stuffed pasta dishes, our options are limited. We could use thinly sliced vegetables like eggplant, or zucchini, but no matter how...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Three Cheese Ham Involtini please follow this link to become a member.)

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Chocolate Cereal Breakfast Bars – Better, Cheaper, and Way More Personal

When we were moving in, before the kitchen was set up, Michele and I would have a box of granola bars around for emergency snacking purposes, and while they served the purpose, every time I ate one I couldn’t help feel guilty since they’re never...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chocolate Cereal Breakfast Bars please follow this link to become a member.)

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Pepper Jack Cornbread Biscuits – Beginners Luck

Hybrid recipes are one of my favorite things to film, since they involve taking the most desirable attributes from two recipes, and somehow combining them into a new, “best of both worlds” version. Sometimes it’s a long, arduous process that...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Pepper Jack Cornbread Biscuits please follow this link to become a member.)

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Brunswick Stew – Now with 100% Less Squirrel

No one knows for sure where this delicious, hearty soup originated, with North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia all claiming to be its true home, but what everyone can agree on is that the original version most certainly was...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Brunswick Stew please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

One-Pan Ground Beef Stroganoff Noodles – Helping Hamburger Help Itself

Like most people who grew up during the Golden Age of processed food, my mom bought a fair amount of pre-packaged, pre-mixed, just-add-water type meals, but when it came to pasta or noodles in a ground meat...to read the rest of Chef John's article about One-Pan Ground Beef Stroganoff Noodles please follow this link to become a member.)

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Southeast Asian Style Chicken Rice – Was It All a Dream?

Sometimes I’ll remember a dish I want to share in a video, but I can’t remember where I had it, saw it, or heard about it, and this amazing Southeast Asian style chicken rice is one of them. Was it in a restaurant, on TV, the Internet, or did I dream...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Southeast Asian Style Chicken Rice please follow this link to become a member.)

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Beans and Greens Tartine – Prepare to Open Face

Why call something an “open-face sandwich” when you can call it a “tartine?” The joke answer is because you want them to know what it is, which besides being funny is a fair point. Most people don’t speak French, and even some that do might...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Beans and Greens Tartine please follow this link to become a member.)

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Duchess Potatoes – Beautiful Bagged or Forked

I probably should’ve used one of the hand-shaped duchess potatoes for this video’s thumbnail picture, since not having a piping bag would be one of the only reasons not to make this simple side dish, but for the sake of a pretty...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Duchess Potatoes please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Low and Slow Prime Rib – Sorry, Method X, But We Had a Great Run

We all love the conveniences of modern technology, especially when it comes to kitchen equipment, and appliances, but every once in a while, by making things better, they make something worse. A perfect example would be the fan inside my oven that cools it down after it’s turned...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Prime Rib Gravy please follow this link to become a member.)

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